Blake Bars
About Blake Bars
Blake Bars is a lawyer based in Nashville, TN and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2025. Blake Bars is recognized in the following practice area:
- Nashville, Tennessee
- Real Estate Law
Current Firm: Thompson Burton PLLC
Education: University of Notre Dame, J.D., graduated 2020
Location: Nashville, TN
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